Earthjustice · 3 months ago
Senior Attorney, Clean Energy
San Francisco, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $217K/yr
6+ years expEarthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization, and they are seeking a Senior Attorney to join their Clean Energy Program. The Senior Attorney will focus on litigation, advocacy, and strategy to support an equitable transition to clean, affordable, and reliable energy across the country.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Lead complex climate and energy cases before state public utility commissions, state and federal agencies, and state and federal courts
Lead litigation and advocacy efforts, and perform the full range of litigation tasks, including conducting factual investigations, developing legal theories, securing expert testimony, submitting comments, petitions, briefs, and oral arguments
Collaborate in team problem solving, litigation strategy, and project management
Prepare discovery, pleadings, testimony, cross-examination, briefs, and oral arguments in state and federal regulatory proceedings and court proceedings
Collaborate with and oversee the work of technical experts
Work with our media and policy and legislation teams, as well as clients and partners, to leverage legal advocacy to obtain positive change and results
Supervise and mentor Associate Attorneys, interns, and litigation assistants
Collaborate and manage relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners to investigate, develop, and litigate cases
Join other staff in long-term planning, strategy development, goal setting, and work plan management that advances Earthjustice’s work
Build and maintain effective working relationships with new and diverse clients and other partner organizations
Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners and help develop and execute effective media strategies
Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, supportive, and collegial work environment and help to advance Earthjustice’s efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that centers around equity and justice
Qualification
Required
Law school graduate admitted, or eligible for admission to the applicable bar within 14 months of employment
6+ years of litigation and legal advocacy experience, working both independently and in a coalition setting, and a background in energy law is strongly preferred
Licensed to practice law in the US jurisdiction in which the attorney will be located, or a willingness and qualifications to apply for membership within fourteen months of employment
Ability to develop cases, manage a litigation docket effectively, lead a litigation team, and work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations
Creativity, initiative, good judgment, and strong work ethic
Ability to work effectively with technical experts, especially with respect to new technologies and emerging climate and health threats
Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with others
Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, and presentations
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse set of clients and partner organizations
Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations
Able to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences
Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission, including a desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment
Company
Earthjustice
Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law organization based in the United States dedicated to environmental issues.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Earthjustice has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Jackson
Senior Vice President, Operations | COO
Adam Frankel
Associate Attorney, Community Partnerships Program
Recent News
2026-01-23
Company data provided by crunchbase